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Flora Sheldon 1872–1920

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Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Flora Sheldon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Mar 1872 · Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
Died 4 Sep 1920 · Watch Hill, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Mother Mary Butler (1850–1897)
Spouse (1863–1948)
Children , , , , ,
Siblings , , , , ,
Records
1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index New York, Passenger Lists U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew … Maine, Marriage Records D Blocher.GED Descendant of..... FamousKin.com Gedcom File provided by Mayflower Descent Plantagenet Descent "Plantagenet Descent" by David A. …

Researchers connected through Flora Sheldon 1872–1920

and 9 more tree owners connected with Flora Sheldon 1872–1920

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

Flora Sheldon was born in 1872 in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA, the child of mary elizabeth butler. Flora Sheldon married samuel prescott bush, and had children including james smith bush, jeannette b bush, margaret livingston bush, mary elenor bush, prescott sheldon bush, robert sheldon bush. Flora Sheldon passed away in 1920 in Watch Hill, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Baptism Records Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Immigration New York, Passenger Lists

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    Immigration U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew Lists

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    Marriage Records Maine, Marriage Records

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    Record D Blocher.GED

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    Record Descendant of.....

  16. 16
    Record FamousKin.com

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    Record Gedcom File provided by

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    Record Mayflower Descent

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    Record Plantagenet Descent

  20. 20
    Record "Plantagenet Descent" by David A. Blocher

Life Timeline

1872
Birth of Flora Sheldon in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
Birth
1920
Death of Flora Sheldon in Watch Hill, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Flora Sheldon

This ancestor line traces from Scotts Hall, , Kent, England (1390) to Franklin, Warren County, Ohio (1872) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Flora Sheldon (1872–1920) was born in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA and died in Watch Hill, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Flora in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Mary Butler
1850–1897 · Mother

Flora Sheldon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Flora Sheldon PTP
1872–1920
Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Elizabeth Butler PTP
1850–1897
Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Courtland Philip Livingston Butler PTP
1813–1891
Clinton, Oneida, New York, USA
Elizabeth Slade Pierce PTP
1822–1901
Providence, Providence County, RI

Flora Sheldon's Descendants

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Flora Sheldon PTP 1872–1920
  1. 1. PTP 1899–1993
  2. 2. PTP 1901–1978